Millerton

Marty Markonic has served the village of Millerton as a trustee since 2006. In 2013, he’d like to become its mayor.
A registered Libertarian running on the Republican and independent Liberty Party lines, Markonic said he made the decision after learning of Mayor John Scutieri’s plan to not seek re-election.

MILLERTON — The NorthEast-Millerton Library hosted Sharon Audubon on Friday, Feb. 15, for an afternoon of crawly not-so-creepies.
Rehabilitation and Outreach Coordinator Erin O’Connell brought along an array of animals for children and their parents to see, touch and learn about.
“Some of them may seem icky or gross, but they’re not at all,” she said.
O’Connell geared the presentation toward the children in attendance, asking them a variety of questions to test their knowledge.
“What do insects have in common? What makes an animal an insect?” she asked.

NORTH EAST ­­— The Town Board at its monthly meeting Thursday, Feb. 14, discussed matters raised since its January meeting, such as a leak in the town’s highway garage.
They have been having problems at the town garage for several years, according to town Supervisor John Merwin.
“You’ve got to be kidding me,” he later said. “There’s a big leak in the roof and whenever it rains heavy, water comes down the wall.”
That, the board agreed, is unacceptable.
“It’s going to be fixed,” Merwin said. “That’s inexcusable and to have that going on for several years is [no good].”

millerton ­­— For those with a literary turn of mind, there are few things as exciting, wondrous and downright comforting as brewing a nice strong cup of tea, finding that sweet spot on the couch, and curling up with a good book. Millerton author Kristen Panzer gives readers a reason to do exactly that with her freshman novel, “Thea Gallas Always Gets Her Man.”
Panzer’s story takes place in Jamaica Plain, Mass., not far from Boston, and centers around the life of a wannabe lactation consultant — not your average sleuth but an endearing and competent one.